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Day of Silence 2023
The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of h
National Encourage A Young Writer Day
April 10 is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. As human beings, we all gravitate towards storytelling.
World Health Day 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates April 7 as World Health Day to increase awareness for specific health concerns for people around the world.
Crayola Crayon Day
Almost every child grows up coloring with crayons, and there is no name more synonymous with crayons than Crayola..
World Theatre Day
World Theatre Day is celebrated every year on March 27 to celebrate the beauty and importance of the theatre arts, the role theatre plays in the entertainment industry, and the significanc
World Storytelling Day
Human beings have always told each other stories. From the earliest days of cave drawings to the modern era, gathering together to share a story has important social, cultural and historical influence.
National Quilting Day & Fiber Arts at YPL
March 18th is National Quilting Day, a celebration of quiltmakers and the tex
Children's Book Week November 2022
Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people to foster learning and a love of reading.
NaNoWriMo - Get Inspired to Write!
Library shelves are filled with a seemingly endless number of books, brimming with stories written by talented authors. It’s easy to pick up a novel and start reading, and it might stir the spirit of creativity inside of you.
A Bouquet of Voices: A Poetry Reading and Discussion with Jeffery McDaniel and Suzanne Gardinier
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.
African American Heritage Trails: Explores the History and Legacy of African Americans in Westchester County
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.
Sarah Lawrence Professor Discusses Race and Environment in the City of Seven Hills
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers Episode 5
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents a new episode focused on education and accessibility in Yonkers.